Math: Olympics Track and Field Project

Introduction

All around the world, people train each day for the Olympics. In the sport, Track and Field, a popular event is called the 100 meter dash. People race and compete all the time, working hard to make it to the Olympics. Each day, world records are broken. But the record for the 100m dash hasn't been broken since 2009, set by Usaine Bolt. 

Task

Your task is to research the top ten athletes for the mens 100 meter dash. While doing this you will complete the following: a short essay, retrieve 3 pictures. as well as a diagram from fastest to slowest. The top 10 fastest men in history will be your goal for research requirement. This assignment is out of 45 points. 

Process

Throughout history, many men have raced for the title, "World's Fastest Man" Currently that title belong to Usaine Bolt. Before comparing and evaluating the data, you must research the top 10 fastest men in history.  

After completing this assignment, create an organized chart with the mens names and times in order. For the second part of the activity, evaluate their times. Compare the range and find the average of the data. 

Next, find three pictures of your chosen athlete from the top 10 list. The three pictures must meet these requirements: one must be running the 100m dash, one of them completeing a different event other than the 100m, and one of your choice. (MUST be school apropriate.) 

For the last part, pick one of the runners from the top 10. Research their family life, how they came to the sport of track and field, and what other events they like to do besides the 100m dash, if there are any. This essay ,ust be 5-10 sentences long, and be detailed and descriptive. 

Evaluation

Creating a data table. Out of 10 points.

Retrieve 3 pictures. Out of 15 points. 

Create a short paragraph essay. Out of 20 points. 

Rubric: 

 

Criteria

4 – Advanced

3 – Proficient

2 – Progressing

1 – Non Proficient

Mechanics

  • Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

  • Needs little or no editing

  • Good word choice

  • Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

  • Needs editing but doesn’t distract from reading

  • Good word choice

  • Writer makes 3-5  errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

  • Needs editing

  • Decent word choice

  • Writer makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts from understanding/communication

  • Needs major editing

  • Poor word choice

Content

  • There is one clear, well-focused topic.

  • Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

  • Topic sentence is well written

  • The conclusion sentence is well written and sums up the paragraph.

  • Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general.

  • Attempts topic sentence

  • Conclusion attempts to sum up the paragraph

  • Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.

  • Topic sentence is poorly written

  • Poor attempt at conclusion

  • The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

  • No topic sentence

  • No conclusion.
Conclusion

You are now educated in the names and times of the top ten fastest 100m dash records of all time! Congratulations! By completing this webquest you have gained a better understanding of how fast a human's 100m dash times and speed can be! 

Credits

http://www.topendsports.com/sport/athletics/record-100m.htm

http://sportslistoftheday.com/2012/07/31/usain-bolt-and-the-top-20-fast…